(a) All proceedings for the acquisition of private property for public use by condemnation are governed by the provisions of this title and of Title 12, Chapter 200 of the Maryland Rules.
(b) Nothing in this title prevents this State or any of its instrumentalities or political subdivisions, acting under statute or ordinance passed pursuant to Article III of the Maryland Constitution, from taking private property for public use immediately on making the required payment and giving any required security.
(c) This title does not prevent the State Roads Commission from using the procedures set forth in Title 8, Subtitle 3 of the Transportation Article, or prevent Baltimore City from using the procedure set forth in the Charter of Baltimore City and §§ 21–12 through 21–22, inclusive, of the Public Local Laws of Baltimore City.
(d) Notwithstanding any other law, from June 1, 2014, to May 30, 2016, both inclusive, the State or any of its instrumentalities or political subdivisions may not acquire a mortgage or deed of trust by condemnation.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 12-101 - Application of Title
Section 12-102 - When Property Deemed to Be Taken
Section 12-103 - Time Value Determined
Section 12-104 - Damages to Be Awarded
Section 12-105 - Fair Market Value; Assessed Value
Section 12-105.1 - Condemnation Action to Acquire Private Property
Section 12-106 - Costs; Interest on Award; Removal of Property From Tax Rolls
Section 12-108 - Payment of Judgment and Costs; Title Acquired
Section 12-109 - Abandonment of Condemnation Proceeding
Section 12-110 - Payment and Adjustment of Taxes
Section 12-112 - Allowance for Removal of Personal Property, Dead Body, Grave Marker, or Monument